Articles for Witness Protection Scheme

Submit details on witness protection scheme: Allahabad HC to U.P. govt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Submit details on witness protection scheme: Allahabad HC to U.P. govt

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has directed the state government to apprise it of the implementation of the scheme related to the protection of witnesses in criminal cases. Converting a writ petition related to protection of witnesses into ‘suo moto’, a division bench of Justice AR Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi on February 11 observed: “Whether the …

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2023 Ghaziabad Advocate Murder | 'Provide Security To Wife If She Applies Under Witness Protection Scheme': High Court To UP Govt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2023 Ghaziabad Advocate Murder | 'Provide Security To Wife If She Applies Under Witness Protection Scheme': High Court To UP Govt

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The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to provide adequate security to the wife of 42-year-old Ghaziabad advocate Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, who was shot dead by two assailants in his chamber in 2023, if she applies under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. A bench of Justice Nand Prabha Shukla passed this order while disposing of the plea …

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Madras HC Seeks Report From State On Lapses In Probing Criminal Cases, Delay In Prosecuting Offenders & Framing Witness Protection Scheme
2 months, 1 week ago

Madras HC Seeks Report From State On Lapses In Probing Criminal Cases, Delay In Prosecuting Offenders & Framing Witness Protection Scheme

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The Madras High Court has directed the State Government, the Director General of Police, the Commissioner of Police, Superintendent of Cuddalore Central Prison to submit a report regarding serious lapses in investigating pending criminal cases and subsequent delays in prosecuting offenders along with setting up a Witness Protection Scheme in the State. The court added that the dereliction of duty …

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Hanskhali Gangrape & Murder: Calcutta HC Issues Orders For Witness Protection At State Expense
2 years, 11 months ago

Hanskhali Gangrape & Murder: Calcutta HC Issues Orders For Witness Protection At State Expense

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court vide order dated April 20 has allowed for the filing of a witness protection application before the competent authority as specified under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 to protect the family members of the victim in the Hanskhali gangrape and murder case wherein a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation had been ordered into a …

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Hanskhali Gangrape & Murder: Calcutta High Court Reserves Order In Plea Seeking Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme 2018
2 years, 11 months ago

Hanskhali Gangrape & Murder: Calcutta High Court Reserves Order In Plea Seeking Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme 2018

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The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday reserved its order in a petition seeking the implementation of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 in the Hanskhali gangrape and murder case wherein a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation had been ordered into a week back. Reliance was also placed on the Supreme Court judgment in Mahendra Chawla v. Union of India …

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Fundamental Right Of Witnesses To Testify In Courts Without Pressure & Threat Under Serious Attack Today: Supreme Court Highlights Importance Of Witness Protection Scheme
3 years, 4 months ago

Fundamental Right Of Witnesses To Testify In Courts Without Pressure & Threat Under Serious Attack Today: Supreme Court Highlights Importance Of Witness Protection Scheme

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The Supreme Court observed that the right of witnesses to testify in Courts in a free and fair manner without any pressure and threat whatsoever is under serious attack today. Right to life guaranteed to the people of this country also includes in its fold the right to live in a society which is free from crime and fear and …

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Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt, Its Authorities & Committees To Implement Witness Protection Scheme
3 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt, Its Authorities & Committees To Implement Witness Protection Scheme

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The Allahabad High Court last week directed the Uttar Pradesh Government and all its concerned authorities/committees to implement the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 forthwith.This direction came from the Bench of Justice Surya Prakash Kesarwani and Justice Vikas Budhwar that was hearing the plea of a petitioner, Mithlesh Narayan Tiwari, who is a witness in a 2018 Murder case, and. The …

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Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case: Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Police To Provide Protection To Witness Under Witness Protection Scheme
3 years, 9 months ago

Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case: Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Police To Provide Protection To Witness Under Witness Protection Scheme

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to provide protection to a witness in the Chhatrasal Stadium Murder case leading to death of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankhar wherein wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar are accused.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait directed thus:"I hereby make it clear that if …

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Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Government's Response On Steps Taken For Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme 2018
4 years, 3 months ago

Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Government's Response On Steps Taken For Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme 2018

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday issued notice to the UP Government on a PIL seeking effective implementation of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. The Petitioner, Rannsamar Foundation through Advocate Abha Singh has approached the Lucknow Bench of the High Court, seeking effective implementation of the decision in Mahendra Chawla v. Union of India, 4 SCC 615, whereby the Supreme …

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Cases Against MPs/MLAs : Karnataka High Court Directs Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme
4 years, 3 months ago

Cases Against MPs/MLAs : Karnataka High Court Directs Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to within two weeks issue an order constituting a competent authority as prescribed in the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, which has been approved by the Supreme Court. We are therefore of the view that it is all the more necessary to implement the witness protection scheme, in relation to the …

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Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Detention Is Under The Witness Protection Scheme, 2018: MP HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 3 months ago

Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Detention Is Under The Witness Protection Scheme, 2018: MP HC [Read Judgment]

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The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a petition in the nature of habeas corpus is not maintainable in cases where the detention is made for protection of witnesses, as envisaged under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 provides for protection of witnesses based on the threat assessment and protection measures inter …

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SC approval of Witness Protection Scheme could be turning point in India's criminal justice system, but implementation is key
6 years, 3 months ago

SC approval of Witness Protection Scheme could be turning point in India's criminal justice system, but implementation is key

Firstpost  

The Witness Protection Scheme is a very comprehensive policy that is bound to change the dynamics of criminal law in India for good, but the real test is its implementation and enactment. In the case of Mahendra Chawla and Others versus the Union of India, the Supreme Court has given effect to the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, which aims to …

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Witness Protection Scheme: SC directs Centre to implement law ‘in letter, spirit’; says majority of acquittals due to witness hostility
6 years, 3 months ago

Witness Protection Scheme: SC directs Centre to implement law ‘in letter, spirit’; says majority of acquittals due to witness hostility

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The top court said that Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 shall be the ’law’ under Article 141 and 142 of the Constitution, till the enactment of suitable parliamentary or state legislations on the subject. The important features of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 include identifying categories of threat perceptions, preparation of a ‘Threat Analysis Report’ by the head of the police, …

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SC Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018; Directs Centre, States, UTs To Set Up Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes In Every District Within A Year [Read Judgment]
6 years, 3 months ago

SC Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018; Directs Centre, States, UTs To Set Up Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes In Every District Within A Year [Read Judgment]

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‘The Union of India, as well as States and Union Territories, shall enforce the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 in letter and spirit.’The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, prepared by Union of India and has directed it and all states and union territories to enforce the same in letter and spirit.The bench comprising Justice AK Sikri …

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SC Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018; Directs Centre, States, UTs To Set Up Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes In Every District Within A Year [Read Judgment]
6 years, 3 months ago

SC Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018; Directs Centre, States, UTs To Set Up Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes In Every District Within A Year [Read Judgment]

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‘The Union of India, as well as States and Union Territories, shall enforce the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 in letter and spirit.’The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, prepared by Union of India and has directed it and all states and union territories to enforce the same in letter and spirit.The bench comprising Justice AK Sikri …

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Supreme Court approves Centre's draft witness protection scheme, asks all states to implement it till legislation is passed
6 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court approves Centre's draft witness protection scheme, asks all states to implement it till legislation is passed

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation. The issue …

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Supreme Court says it will direct states to implement draft witness protection scheme framed by Centre
6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court says it will direct states to implement draft witness protection scheme framed by Centre

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The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when the top court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would direct all the states to implement the draft witness protection scheme framed by the Centre in consultation …

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